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Technical Info:
Model: Marantz PM-500
Device type: Stereo Integrated Amplifier
Output Power: 2 x 58 Watts RMS at 8 Ohms (2 x 83 Watts at 4 Ohms)
Frequency Response: 10Hz to 60kHz
Features: Built-in 5-band graphic equalizer, Phono stage for 2 turntables
Weight: 9.5 kg (approx. 21.0 lbs)
🎙️ Time That Still Sounds Alive
Close your eyes and return to the golden age of real audio. This was the era when equipment was built not only to play music, but to become part of the room, part of the ritual, and part of the owner’s taste. Marantz PM-500 represents that feeling — mechanical presence, honest controls, and the kind of analog character modern disposable electronics simply cannot copy.
🎧 What you get beyond the sound
The Marantz PM-500 features a beautiful aluminum front panel with tactile control knobs and active LED output power indicators that visually bring your music to life. With a built-in 5-band graphic equalizer, you have complete control over your acoustics, and the exceptional Phono section allows you to connect up to two turntables directly.
This is more than a used vintage device. A unit in this condition has already passed a long journey: it was selected, inspected, prepared, and photographed honestly so the buyer can understand exactly what is being purchased. Many similar units online may be cheaper, but they may also be dusty, incomplete, unserviced, cosmetically weaker, or sold without proper testing.
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📝 Product Description
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Demonstration tapes, reels, records, or accessories shown for demonstration purposes are not included unless explicitly stated.
Please check the voltage requirements in your area; Adapter not included.
👉 Warranty and Service
Includes a 30-day global OPT warranty.
You will receive a product and packaging inspection video before shipping.
Repairs, maintenance, and extended warranties are available upon request.
📦 Shipping
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Standard shipping takes approximately 10 business days.
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This is a straightforward, respected entry-level integrated that usually earns interest for solid everyday musicality rather than flash. At US$461, the asking price lands right on the median of recent comparables and sits just above the 75th percentile by a hair, so it reads as fair-to-slightly-ambitious rather than a bargain.
What makes it worth considering is the Marantz house sound: easygoing, listenable, and a good fit for efficient speakers or a simple second system. If the unit is clean, fully functional, and ideally includes the original remote and packaging, that adds real value; if not, the price should have some room. For a buyer who wants a dependable amp without overpaying, this is a reasonable pickup, but not a steal.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Marantz originated in the United States, founded in 1953 by Saul Bernard Marantz, a music enthusiast and amateur musician born in Brooklyn in 1911. Dissatisfied with the audio equipment of the era, he crafted the groundbreaking Audio Consolette preamplifier in 1952 from his New York home, selling the first 100 units rapidly and prompting the formal establishment of the company in Woodside, Queens. Though production later shifted to Japan in partnership with manufacturers like Standard Radio in 1966, and the brand evolved through ownership changes including Superscope and eventual integration into larger groups, its heritage remains rooted in American ingenuity and a relentless pursuit of musical fidelity.
The brand excels in high-end audio components, particularly amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated systems that defined its golden era. Iconic models like the Model 7 preamplifier (1958), Model 9 power amplifier (1960), and Model 10B tuner (1964) set benchmarks for performance, while later offerings expanded to tuners, receivers, and CD players. Marantz briefly ventured into speakers under designer Ed May in the 1970s but focused primarily on electronics rather than turntables, headphones, DACs, or cables, emphasizing separates renowned for their "Most Musical Sound."
Marantz commands a premium position in the hi-fi market, revered as a high-end pioneer that shaped the audiophile landscape through the 1970s zenith. Today, it blends vintage allure with modern elegance, appealing to discerning buyers who value durability, innovation, and warm, detailed sound signatures over mass-market accessibility.
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